Hi Steve,
If you are willing to post this that would be great. This month's theme is storytelling.
We will be creating our own story as a collaborative effort from an old photograph! Next month we will have an old fashioned tea party!
Please ask folks who are attending this month to bring a favorite book or story from their childhood!
Any questions please let me know.
thx Elaine
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| Franklin Senior Center |
Over the years, the funding for the grants has fluctuated. But the previous three fiscal years have seen a consistent decrease. And if the Senate budget stands, next fiscal year’s cut would represent the most significant drop in funding since the state began offering the grants in 2001.
“If the decision results in a reduction of funds it would reflect a disappointing trend that would signal a decline in funding programs for emerging learners,” said Franklin Public Schools Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski. “The research shows that early childhood education pays dividends over time.”
Franklin first applied for the grant to establish free full-day kindergarten, Sabolinski said, but has leaned on it less and less as the program grew.
“We do not rely on the grant to fund our full-day kindergarten program; however it does supplement our budget and enables us to hire additional educational assistants and to use the funds to facilitate training for our teachers,” she said.
Sabolinski would be surprised if the Legislature moved forward with the cut, as it is sure to “create a burden” for some districts.
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| Norfolk County Registry of Deeds |
“The investment is substantial,” said Barry Madden, the company’s general manager. “The investment in the environment is also important.”
Despite the roughly $400,000 cost of the system installed late last year by Hopkinton-based Solect, the long-term payoff is worth it, Madden said.
He said the company's monthly electric bill, which had been around $4,000, fell to about $200 last month. And, the company took advantage of a federal tax credit.
“We will produce over 90 percent of our (electricity) consumption during peak production months,” Madden said. “It so far has proved to be a very, very good investment."Continue reading the article here
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| Franklin Solar Challenge |
Hi Steve,
I know you frequently post about Franklin sports, so I wanted to share some Franklin sports news with you. I run The Franklin Fish, which is Franklin's Special Olympics swim team. We just completed our seventh season. You can learn more about us by checking out our new(ish) Facebook page.
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| Franklin Fish |
I would like to share with the community that our team competed in the Special Olympics Massachusetts state tournament this weekend, and all of our athletes did a phenomenal job. They deserve recognition for their bravery, athleticism, and sportsmanship.
We owe a big thanks to our many wonderful coaches and fans, as well as this years sponsors The Adirondack Club!
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| Franklin Fish - Facebook Page |
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| Kennedy Elementary School |
